Hayom goes to the higher phase of the event after winning the duel with Du Pengyu.

Hayom's self confidence was high since the head to head record is on
Hayom's side, 2 - 0.

Winning in the last 2 matches made Hayom win over him 21-15, 15-21,
21-9. Pengyu, the China's third seed was forced to go home from DIOSSP 2013.

"This game was easier than the All England. I was increasing the
pace," Hayom said.

According to Belaetrix Manuputty's boyfriend, he has more self
confidence in looking forward to semifinal. He is also considered as
the replacement of  the last year's champion, Simon Santoso.

"I refuse to be considered as Simon Santoso's replacement. Moreover,
there is a big chance that I am playing against Lee Chong Wei
tomorrow. I will do my best even though the odds tell differently," he
stated.

Peng Yu's defeat is a punch in the China's face. China doesnt have any
players left in the men's singles. This is also Hayom's best result he
has ever achieved in DIOSSP 2013.